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Barkley Dam

Please note! Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements.


Water release schedules are updated periodically throughout the day. Next-day release schedules are usually available by 6 p.m. of the current day.

Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. Predicted water levels are updated at least once a day, by 1 p.m. Eastern time, and may be updated more frequently when conditions warrant.

Times shown below are local times.


Use caution near dams. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety regulations and warnings. Learn more here.

Releases

  Date Time (Central) Generators
  11/20/2009 6pm - midnight 2 or more
  11/21/2009 midnight - midnight 2 or more

Observed

  Date/Time
(Central)		  

Elevation immediately above the dam

(feet above mean sea level)

  

Elevation immediately below the dam

(feet above mean sea level)

  

Average Hourly*
Discharge

(cubic feet per second)
  11/20/2009            
      11am   355.90   311.20   31,200
      noon   355.90   311.20   31,200
      1pm   355.90   311.30   31,200
      2pm   355.90   311.30   31,200
      3pm   355.90   311.30   31,200
      4pm   355.90   311.30   31,200
      5pm   355.90   311.30   31,200
      6pm   355.85   312.35   42,800
  * discharge reported at end of hour

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